Himali Chhabra
Major in Psychology, Minor in Economics
2023 University Co-op Student of the Year in BC/Yukon
2023 UBC Undergraduate Arts Co-op Student of the Year
As a Strategy Consultant Co-op at TD Bank, Himali excelled in her business and technology role, through which she charted a course towards a meaningful career, while illustrating the strength and versatility of an Arts degree.
For her outstanding achievements, Himali was awarded the 2023 University Co-op Student of the Year by ACE-WIL BC/Yukon and the 2023 UBC Undergraduate Arts Co-op Student of the Year.
Making an Impact on TD’s Design Strategy
In her day-to-day responsibilities, Himali acted as a “competitive intelligence engine,” conducting secondary research on competitors to determine industry trends, emerging technologies, and behavioral patterns. She also supported TD’s primary research, including helping to evaluate a purchase flow predicted to yield a significant increase in incremental revenue and contributing to over 10 projects, some of which laid the foundation for the team’s patentable ideas.
Himali is a shining example of how to put theory into practice in the workplace. Drawing from her studies in Psychology and Economics, she applied ideas and insights backed in academic research to her work at TD, including developing strategies to overcome hesitancies around saving for retirement and critically evaluating the impact of emerging technologies on people.
Himali earned high praise from her supervisor for operating at a level “well beyond her years of experience” and for being instrumental in researching innovative technologies.
From Classroom to Co-op and Beyond
When she started her studies, Himali was uncertain of her path forward but knew that she wanted to make a positive impact by connecting her academic background in Psychology and Economics to solve real-world problems. Through her work term at TD, Himali had the opportunity to use her academic training and skill set to see just how versatile her Arts degree is, with practical applications in product strategy and innovation.
Himali credits co-op with helping her achieve greater clarity and confidence in her career. “Going forward, I hope to leverage my psychology background and interest in emerging technologies to design better product and service offerings for Canadians.”
About the ACE-WIL Student of the Year Awards
ACE-WIL BC/Yukon Student of the Year Awards honour students who demonstrate outstanding levels of achievement in their co-operative education or work-integrated learning experience; combined with a strong academic record, volunteer activities, and significant contributions to promoting co-operative education in their school and in the community. There are four categories, including University Co-op Student. Students are selected based on impact to the partner organization, student (self), and post-secondary institution.
About the UBC Arts Co-op Student of the Year Award
The annual award recognizes outstanding achievement in all aspects of the UBC Arts Co-op student’s performance, including academic achievement, job achievement/employer evaluation, personal statement, contribution to co-operative education, and contribution to extra-curricular activities.
Himali Chhabra
Major in Psychology, Minor in Economics
2023 University Co-op Student of the Year in BC/Yukon
2023 UBC Undergraduate Arts Co-op Student of the Year
As a Strategy Consultant Co-op at TD Bank, Himali excelled in her business and technology role, through which she charted a course towards a meaningful career, while illustrating the strength and versatility of an Arts degree.
For her outstanding achievements, Himali was awarded the 2023 University Co-op Student of the Year by ACE-WIL BC/Yukon and the 2023 UBC Undergraduate Arts Co-op Student of the Year.
Making an Impact on TD’s Design Strategy
In her day-to-day responsibilities, Himali acted as a “competitive intelligence engine,” conducting secondary research on competitors to determine industry trends, emerging technologies, and behavioral patterns. She also supported TD’s primary research, including helping to evaluate a purchase flow predicted to yield a significant increase in incremental revenue and contributing to over 10 projects, some of which laid the foundation for the team’s patentable ideas.
Himali is a shining example of how to put theory into practice in the workplace. Drawing from her studies in Psychology and Economics, she applied ideas and insights backed in academic research to her work at TD, including developing strategies to overcome hesitancies around saving for retirement and critically evaluating the impact of emerging technologies on people.
Himali earned high praise from her supervisor for operating at a level “well beyond her years of experience” and for being instrumental in researching innovative technologies.
From Classroom to Co-op and Beyond
When she started her studies, Himali was uncertain of her path forward but knew that she wanted to make a positive impact by connecting her academic background in Psychology and Economics to solve real-world problems. Through her work term at TD, Himali had the opportunity to use her academic training and skill set to see just how versatile her Arts degree is, with practical applications in product strategy and innovation.
Himali credits co-op with helping her achieve greater clarity and confidence in her career. “Going forward, I hope to leverage my psychology background and interest in emerging technologies to design better product and service offerings for Canadians.”
About the ACE-WIL Student of the Year Awards
ACE-WIL BC/Yukon Student of the Year Awards honour students who demonstrate outstanding levels of achievement in their co-operative education or work-integrated learning experience; combined with a strong academic record, volunteer activities, and significant contributions to promoting co-operative education in their school and in the community. There are four categories, including University Co-op Student. Students are selected based on impact to the partner organization, student (self), and post-secondary institution.
About the UBC Arts Co-op Student of the Year Award
The annual award recognizes outstanding achievement in all aspects of the UBC Arts Co-op student’s performance, including academic achievement, job achievement/employer evaluation, personal statement, contribution to co-operative education, and contribution to extra-curricular activities.